INTRODUCTION

As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will troubleshoot and repair custom automation and OEM manufacturing equipment supporting the Water manufacturing line of business. Perform maintenance on high tech mechanical systems including robotics, pick and place, and cam driven equipment. Candidate must possess the ability to disassemble, repair and reassemble complex mechanical assemblies. Perform technical evaluation of events to determine root cause and recommend corrective action. Compile and analyze engineering data, patterns and other information and draws conclusions.

Required Hours: 2nd shift, (2:30pm-11:00pm) Monday - Friday

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in a technical (mechanical/electrical) or relevant discipline preferred.
• Equivalent military background including technical experience and training desirable.
• Solid technical background and experience with troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and process improvement skills on automated manufacturing and process control equipment including but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, control systems, robotics, Allen Bradley/GE PLC, human-machine interfaces (HMI), motion control, servo/stepper motors, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and fluid pumping systems.
• Strong preventive maintenance knowledge and experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience working in a technical capacity preferred.
• Technical aptitude. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge and experience in own discipline; acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers.
• Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction as needed.
• Perform variety of technical engineering support activities to assist with designing, producing and troubleshooting company products and processes.
• Identifies objectives, recognizes outcomes, and develops and implements solutions.
• Develop and recommends procedures and methods and prepares technical reports and documentation.
• Build, manage and maintain an organized inventory management system using a CMMS.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Monitor and inspects completed and in-process work. May perform tests and write test reports and instructions to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform problem analysis and technical evaluation of events to determine root cause and recommends corrective action. Compile and analyze engineering data, patterns and other information and draws conclusions.
• Good computer skills; Microsoft Office and Excel experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Extensive sitting, standing and computer use. Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. May be required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds. Some travel required. Work with exposed moving electro-mechanical parts. Work with exposed electrical power requiring proper protective equipment. Office, engineering lab and industrial environments requiring safety, electrostatic discharge (ESD), clean room and other equipment. Additional work with electrical solder and fluxes, exposure to supplier assembly processes using chemicals, with machinery noise.

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Rate - $30-$35/hour (dependent on experience)
• $2/hour Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off and competitive benefits
• 401K Matching
• Discounted Stock Purchasing
• Potential for Yearly Merit Increases \& Bonus

WHY IDEXX?

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

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